Ingredients
6-8 cups of cubed French bread, slightly stale with crust on
3 cups half and half
¾ cup sugar
½ cup cocoa powder
6 eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon vanilla
½ stick butter, melted
What To Do:
Preheat oven to 350°.
Place cubed bread in a buttered 2-2 ½ quart casserole. In a mixer beat eggs and sugar together very well. Add vanilla and melted butter, then slowly add half and half. Add cocoa powder a little at a time mixing well after each addition. Pour over bread cubes, and make sure all liquid is absorbed by the bread. Press down with a spatula if necessary. Bake for at least one hour, top will be springy to the touch, and dish will be puffed right out of the oven and will fall slightly as it cools.
Serve with a drizzle of heavy cream, or whip fresh heavy cream with some sugar and teaspoon or so of almond extract. This is a great dish for kids to enjoy without the traditional whiskey sauce.
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